by Shannon | Sep 5, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
Got great body language? It really does count! What do you think hurts executive presence the most? Recently, I ran a poll on LinkedIn to discover what leaders thought. Was it: Over-apologizing Speaking too fast Poor body language Lack of preparation (or too much...
by Shannon | Aug 8, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
I had exactly two minutes to get mic’d up before stepping on stage. 🎤 No soundcheck. 🙋♀️ No time to greet the fabulous participants. Just a deep breath—and go. The speaker before me ran way over. The AV team gave me a quick nod. Talk about presentation stress! My...
by Shannon | Jun 20, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training, Presentation Tips
You're in a Meeting But No One is Listening. Become More Influential in One Easy Step! Imagine this: You’re in a meeting. You have something to say, but you don’t speak up. Or maybe you do, and later think, “That didn’t land the way I wanted it to.” Sound...
by Shannon | May 2, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training
Communication Traps Leaders Fall Into (and How to Avoid Them) Have you ever walk away from a conversation feeling confident, only to realize later that your message didn’t land the way you anticipated? It happens more often than you think! Clients often tell me...
by Shannon | Feb 24, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Training
Struggling to gain influence this year? Break through in just 30 minutes! If you’re like many leaders I have the opportunity to chat with, you may not always think that presenting or selling is part of your role. Here’s the truth: it absolutely is crucial, every day...
by Shannon | Jan 3, 2025 | Communication, Earning Trust & Respect, Leadership Training
Learn to lead by letting go. Delegation is your first step You can take the stairs or you can take the elevator. Sometimes, when we take on a new role, we overlook tools that help us get where we need to go- the elevator, for example. Transitioning from manager to...
